As I see it..The Old Testament is full of God "Punishing for the Principle". (See Exodus especially) He lays down the law as for what sin begat
what fate. Let us remember that during the OT there were crimes of such a nature that God was indeed preaching of "fire and brimstone"... And an
eye for an eye and a hand for a hand....we all know these stories. It was in the simplistic of ideals to what God had to do to get His people to
realize His plan. Those days were ripe with indignation. Whether you believe the Bible is purely fiction or ultimately fact; it is a learning tool
of which to devour. If it is merely a "story" to you; then you can still gather morality from it's pages. If the wages of Sin is death; then why
would you not want to repent? Death in this meaning is an afterlife without God. To many of you it means Hell or maybe it means what you reap is what
you sow. Maybe it means that what you have given in this life you will receive in the next. It is really very straight forward.

The Old Testament is full of war, famine, and great deception.

Of course God is going to look at someone who is a cold blooded killer differently than someone who had a parking ticket or stole a piece of bread.
If a killer seeks redemption from God and truly believes this in his/her heart; they are then forgiven within the boundaries of God's knowledge. The
difference being; that if that same person knowingly pursued a sin or a crime thinking of God's mercy as a "way out" ...they are severely mistaken.
God knows the hearts and minds of His children. Forgiveness is given in infinite numbers from the Lord; but only if the heart is truly repentant.
You do not get a free pass from Sin just because you seek salvation. None of us are perfect; but ...do we go about our faith with the sensitivity that
guides us to want to be faithful? When we error do we understand how it effects our walk and our paths and our life? The best you can do ...is to
steer clear of the muck and mire that drags you down. If you can truly believe in something; then believe in yourself and your strength to find the
answers you need from God. Whatever religion or spirituality you may choose is your own personal relationship; only you and God know how you believe.
The judgement will only come from Him. I myself find it very close minded of people to choose who they think will be in Heaven or your version
thereof. As a child of God; how you can you decide per the sexuality or spirituality of any person whether they will inherit the kingdom? Did God
not breathe new life into the world with the New Testament? So he really actually purged the world of lots of dirty old sin. Because that is exactly
what it was. OLD..the world changed and people changed. No one has the right to decide the path but the maker. If your gay or straight or jew or
baptist; it is your choice. Free Will....The freedom to choose because when Jesus died His Father made the greatest sacrifice so what we may all live
anew. This all happened for a reason. At the day of any judgement from God; all of the people will stand in front of Him......He will look into your
eyes and know YOU ..for your deeds and your life and your passion and your sins. And what if you were never given the opportunity to know Him....you
will have your opportunity. He will not forsake you. You be who you are. That conversation with Him is yours and only you and He decide your fate.
Blessings on your journey!

This is another good example how people who call themselves christians put thier ideas and words into Jesus´s mouth. It´s been going on thousands of
years and I really feel symphati for Jesus, though I´m not christian.

Well, if thats what you really believe, then good luck to you. I guess we we will all find out in the end for ourselves what is true. I am not trying
to be pretentious, but at least I have something to look forward to in the after life. If I am right, then I know I I will spend eternity in a far
better place. If Im wrong, then nothing ventured nothing gained. But what are YOU going to do if Im right and you face the Eternal judge and are told
that throughout your life, you had chance after chance to be redeemed, but you rejected everyone of those chances. anyway, regardless of where you
stand, you don't have to worry about us "religious nuts" judging you and criticizing you. Our opinions do no matter, but His does. Peace to you and
may God bless you.

What's the fascination with homosexuality among a lot of Christians. I don't understand it. There are large number of sins from the old testament
being broken everyday. Go to any church in conservative areas and you will see large number of men who have trimmed their beards.

I can't speak for the others christians, but I suppose it all goes back to the beginning. God put people on earth to "be fruitful and multiply', and
that takes one male and one female to reproduce (yes I am aware that there are certain animals that reproduce through asexual means but for humans it
is different). It takes sperm and and egg to reproduce a human baby, whether it is through natural means or invitro, or other way. Regardless, the the
same formula is needed to reproduce.
There is no way to reproduce through homosexual sex. It just isn't possible, no matter how you try it. You can even look at it through a
scientific stand point through evolution, I suppose. There are reasons why all the pieces fit together (you know what I mean). So, it comes down to
the thinking that homosexual sex is unnatural and goes against all of the laws of nature and God. I also realize that homosexual acts occur in nature
with animals, but there is a big difference between humans and animal. Animals act on instinct, and humans have the ability to choose. Again, this is
only my personal opinion. Peace and may God bless you.

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